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AMN Healthcare

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

AMN Healthcare, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550


Job Details

Telemetry T8-38 bed unit that is staffed with RN's, CNA's, Critical Care Techs (CCTs) and Advanced Care Techs (ACTs). Patient ratios are determined by patient acuity/workload and are typically 1:4 up to 1:6. CCTs monitor ECG rhythms on all telemetry patients 24/7. ACTs assist with transport, admit and discharge tasks, IV and Foley insertion, ADLs, and limited medication administration. Ancillary staff includes, but is not limited to Rapid Response Team, phlebotomists, EKG technicians, and Respiratory Therapists. Patient population includes treatment of CHF, Alcohol Withdrawal, NSTEMI's, sepsis, dysrhythmias, PNA, COPD, Covid, care of the post-procedure patients including pacemakers, ablations, and cath lab procedures, and OHS patients once downgraded from ICU. Medications include non-titratable cardiac medication drips (Cardizem, Lasix, Nitro, etc). May float to Intensive Care Units for a telemetry/medical appropriate assignment, medical-surgical units, as well Renown South Meadows.

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:Competitive pay ratesFree, quality, private housingMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) and Flex SpendingLife InsuranceAccident and Short-term Disability CoverageFree Continuing EducationRefer a friend and earn extra cash!

Required Qualifications

Years of Experience: 2. 2 years tele experience. BLS, ACLS- must be AHA NIHSS Must pass a telemetry competency exam to include identifying and measuring rhythm strips

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with open heart/transplant preferred, but not required.

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.